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Key Facts: MN POST Exam
150
Exam Questions
Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (MN POST)
3.5 hours
Time Limit
Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (MN POST)
70%
Passing Score
Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (MN POST)
$105
Exam Fee
Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (MN POST)
The Minnesota POST Peace Officer Licensing Exam tests Minnesota statutes and rules, constitutional and case law, use of force, DWI and traffic law, juvenile justice, profiling, custody procedures and community policing. The computer-based exam has approximately 150 multiple-choice questions, a 3.5-hour time limit and a 70% passing score. Applicants pay a $105 exam fee to the POST Board plus a $70 registration fee to Talogy.
Sample MN POST Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to review concepts for the MN POST exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 132+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1Under Minnesota Statutes, what is the classification of first-degree murder in Minnesota?
2Under Minnesota law, what element distinguishes burglary from criminal trespass?
3Under Minnesota theft law (Section 609.52), what mental state is required?
4What constitutes robbery under Minnesota law?
5Under Minnesota law, what is an inchoate offense?
6Under Minnesota self-defense law (Section 609.06), when may a person use force?
7What constitutes aggravated assault under Minnesota law?
8Under Minnesota law, what is arson?
9What distinguishes battery from assault under Minnesota law?
10Under Minnesota law, what constitutes identity theft?
About the MN POST Exam
The Minnesota Peace Officer Licensing Exam is administered by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (MN POST). It covers the areas in the POST study guide: Minnesota statutes and legal definitions, constitutional law and case law, use of force, DWI and traffic law, juvenile justice, disability and mental health response, profiling, predatory offender registration, custody procedures and community policing. Candidates must earn a postsecondary degree and complete a POST-certified PPOE program before taking the exam.
Exam sponsor: Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (MN POST). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
150 questions
Time Limit
3.5 hours
Passing Score
70%
Reported exam pass rate: Not published by Minnesota POST Board. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Criminal Offense Levels
Petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor and felony under MSS 609.02.
U.S. Constitution and Case Law
Impact of the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th and 14th Amendments on law enforcement, plus Tennessee v. Garner, Graham v. Connor, Terry v. Ohio and Miranda v. Arizona.
Minnesota Legal Definitions
Violent crime, the Domestic Abuse Act and protection orders (OFP, DANCO, HRO), harassment and stalking, criminal sexual conduct, victim rights, arraignment, evidence, arrest and search warrants (MSS 626.14), curtilage, data practices, gangs, RICO, cyber crime and intelligence-led policing.
Status Offenses and Juvenile Justice
Status offenses, delinquent children and juvenile petty offenders, certification to adult court (MSS 260B.125), extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecutions (MSS 260B.130) and capability of children (MSS 609.055).
Disabilities and Mental Health
Communicating with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health crises and autism spectrum disorder (MSS 626.8469).
Use of Force
Authorized use of force (MSS 609.06), authorized use of deadly force (MSS 609.066) and the duty to intercede and report (MSS 626.8475).
DWI and Driving After Cancellation
DWI definition and degrees (MSS 169A.20, 169A.24-169A.27), aggravating factors (MSS 169A.03), cancellation as inimical to public safety, and DAC/DAC-IPS.
Race-Based Profiling
Racial profiling and pretextual stops (MSS 626.8471), credibility and trust, officer articulation, hate crime reporting (MSS 626.5531) and implicit bias.
Predatory Offender Registration
Registration (MSS 243.166, 243.167), notice (MSS 244.052) and release (MSS 244.053).
Taking a Person into Custody
Restraint, search incident to arrest, protective sweeps, post-arrest protection and transport.
Traffic Regulations and Medical Equipment
Speed, emergency vehicles, pedestrians, wireless devices, lighting, seat belts, registration and insurance, school buses, reckless driving, fleeing a peace officer (MSS 609.487), the Ted Foss Move Over Law (MSS 169.18, subd. 11) and required first aid equipment and training (MSS 169.752, 169.753).
Community Policing
Community partnerships, organizational transformation and problem solving (MSS 626.8455).
Preparing for the MN POST Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 150 questions
- Time limit: 3.5 hours
- Exam / certification fees: $105 POST exam fee + $70 Talogy registration Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 132 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
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MN POST: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Minnesota POST exam?
The Minnesota POST exam is the state certification test administered by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (MN POST). It tests knowledge of Minnesota criminal law, constitutional procedures, patrol operations, use of force, and professional standards required for peace officer certification.
How many questions are on the Minnesota POST exam?
The computer-based exam has approximately 150 multiple-choice questions with a time limit of 3.5 hours. You must answer at least 70% of the questions correctly to pass.
What is the cost of the Minnesota POST exam?
The exam application fee is $105, paid to the POST Board, plus a separate $70 registration fee paid to Talogy. Applicants must first earn a postsecondary degree and complete a POST-certified Professional Peace Officer Education (PPOE) program.
Can I retake the Minnesota POST exam if I fail?
Yes. Applicants who do not pass receive results broken down by category and topic. After three failed attempts, an applicant must develop and complete a remedial plan with the POST Board's License and Testing Coordinator before testing again.